The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang may be over, but winter sports fans can still look forward to the upcoming 2018 Paralympics.

The 2018 Winter Paralympic Games are set to feature thousands of athletes from all over the globe competing in winter sports such as snowboarding, skiing, ice sledge hockey, wheelchair curling and more. It’s the first time South Korea will be hosting the Paralympics.

But just what are the Paralympics? How can they be seen on TV? Here’s all you need to know about what the Paralympics are, when they are, how to watch on TV, their history and some of the athletes from Team GB, Team USA and Team Australia.

The 2018 Paralympics will see athletes competing in a number of winter sports in South Korea

What are the Paralympics?

The Paralympics are an international multi-sport event that showcases athletes with a wide array of disabilities competing for their home countries, including those with impaired range of movements, limb deficiency and developmental disabilities.

The Paralympic Games were first officially held in 1960 and take place following the Summer and Winter Olympic Games.

When are the 2018 Paralympics?

The 2018 Paralympics will begin on March 9 and conclude on March 18 in PyeongChang, South Korea.

How to watch the 2018 Paralympics on TV

UK viewers can catch the 2018 Paralympics on Channel Four. The full schedule will be announced as the games draw closer.

In the United States, NBC and its affiliated channels such as NBCSN and the Olympic Channel will air 250 hours of coverage starting with the opening ceremony on March 9.

In Australia, the 2018 Paralympics can be seen on the Seven Network, marking the first time the Winter Paralympics will be shown on commercial TV in the country.

History of the Paralympics

The origins of the Paralympics date back to 1948 when the International Wheelchair Games were held for injured World War II veterans from the United Kingdom to coincide with the 1948 Summer Olympics taking place in London.

The first official Paralympics took place in 1960 and were open to all competitors, not just disabled veterans. Since that year, the Paralympics have taken place the same year as the Olympic Games and have grown dramatically from 400 athletes from 23 countries in 1960 to thousands of Olympians from more than 100 countries in recent years.

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Which Team GB athletes are competing at the 2018 Paralympics?

A number of notable Olympians from the United Kingdom will be competing at the 2018 Paralympics, including skier Millie Knight and snowboarders Owen Pick, Ben Moore and James Barnes-Miller.

Which Team USA athletes are competing at the 2018 Paralympics?

Team USA will also be sending many athletes to the 2018 Paralympics in PyeonChang. Snowboarders Amy Purdy and Brenna Huckaby will compete for the women’s event, while Mike Shea, Keith Gabel and Evan Strong will also do so for the men’s competitions.

The country’s wheelchair curling team is also seen as being a strong mix of newcomers and veterans, including Penny Greely, Steve Emt and Kirk Black.

Team USA also boasts a strong sled hockey team helmed by veterans like Steve Cash, Declan Farmer and Nikko Landeros.

Which Team Australia athletes are competing at the 2018 Paralympics?

Team Australia will also send noted athletes such as snowboarders Joany Badenhurst and Ben Tudhope and skiers Mitchell Gourley, Shaun Pianta, Melissa Perrine and Tori Pendergast.